Real Estate Specialist

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For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Real Estate Specialist a temporary position that supports the property team in their efforts to manage the overall property portfolio across the Country reporting directly to the Sr Director Real Estate Development. This individual will also be responsible and accountable for various residential real estate transactional projects with assistance as required from the real estate team. The position is accountable to the Director of Leasing and required to assist in commercial leasing activities from an administrative perspective.

Key Accountabilities

• Commercial leases: Assists with the processing of all TSA internal/external commercial lease renewals extensions new lease proposals and lease terminations.
• Completion of Lease Summary and Lease Abstracts and upload and updating Sharepoint/Archibus
• Secures Governing Council signatures (in person and/or DocuSign) and approvals for any real estate transactions.
• Works collaboratively as part of the Property and real estate team to serve the needs of the Divisions SM and MU leads at times could be the initial point of contact to either redirect or respond to urgent or pressing matters requiring immediate attention.
• Prepares and distribute correspondence for routine or general matters (i.e. Planning inquires) on behalf of the Property Team and provide general administrative support as needed to the Senior Director Real Estate Development
• Ensures the ongoing maintenance of internal client and relevant documentation is in electronic and hard copy format as required.
• Responsible for keeping up to date spreadsheets for tracking work in progress completed analytics Sharepoint and Archibus for real estate files
• Responsible for residential real estate transactions with assistance of the Real Estate Manager and/or Senior Director Real Estate Development as required
• Coordinates the work of internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues in specialized areas (e.g. due diligence fore real property (appraisal home inspections etc.; ensures consistent communication to all stakeholders (realtors lawyers internal teams).
• Ensures all stakeholders are in compliance with Real Estate policies corporate delegation approvals financial schemes and any other Policy or process applicable to real estate transactional management

Working Conditions

• This is a temporary position full or parttime (to be negotiated)
• Hours are flexible up to a maximum of 40hours per work week
• Working environment is a hybrid position with office space at 2 Overlea Blvd. Toronto or a work at home (to be negotiated)
• Complimentary underground parking is available onsite; and a public bus stop is situated outside the office building at 2 Overlea Blvd.
• Ability to lift/move 20 lbs.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Suggested normal hours of a full day work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and includes a hour unpaid meal break.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Completion of a formal postsecondary/college program of three academic years in real estate business administration or a related field.
• Experience in working in a real estate environment and direct responsibility in assisting with completing real estate residential real estate transactions and/or commercial leasing activities.
• Must have Deal Administrator experience or Real estate administrator experience.
• Residential and/or Commercial leasing experience
• Knowledge of Property Management/real estate Software.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a corporate Head Office in a real estate related environment.
• Excellent computer system skills Microsoft Office databases such as Archibus property management software.
• Understanding and working knowledge of real estate terminology and types of agreements (listings agreements of purchase and sale waivers amendments closing documents etc.)
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.